axle fit

Green.

The plates are the same.

It is like the end of the axle isn't going as deep into the pumpkin like the other one.

Did I need to take the fill plug out before I re inserted the axle. Is there something on the pumpkin that i need to do before I insert ? I have read the service manual and I don't see anything.

Lastly, will the axle slide in further when it is used ?

Thanks
ian.